Lok Sabha Adjourns Sine Die, Concluding Current Session

"Lok Sabha Concludes Monsoon Session with Productive Legislation Amidst Uproar"

The Lok Sabha recently concluded its monsoon session, marked by both legislative achievements and moments of uproar. Speaker Om Birla presided over the session which lasted for several hours and saw the successful passing of significant bills, including the Digital Data Protection Bill.

The session began with Speaker Om Birla addressing the members after the third adjournment at 1:30 PM. He highlighted the extensive functioning of the house during the monsoon session, which spanned over 44 hours. Notably, the session saw in-depth discussions on a variety of topics, including a confidence motion that took nearly 20 hours and saw participation from 60 members.

However, the session was not without its moments of contention. Prior to the smooth proceedings, the Lok Sabha experienced three adjournments due to uproar caused by Congress members over the suspension of their leader, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, from the House the previous day. The suspended leader's conduct had led to a decision to refer the matter to the Privileges Committee, ultimately resulting in his suspension. Despite the disapproval of raising the issue by Speaker Om Birla, Congress members created a noisy scene, leading to an adjournment until noon.

Upon reconvening after the adjournment, opposition parties such as Congress, DMK, and TMC gathered at the well of the house, raising slogans regarding the Manipur issue. Amidst the din, two bills were introduced and swiftly passed without formal discussion: the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2023, and the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2023. Additionally, several bills were introduced, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023.

The session concluded with opposition parties staging a walkout in protest of the suspension of Mr. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Despite the moments of turmoil, the Lok Sabha managed to accomplish substantial legislative work, demonstrating its commitment to addressing important issues and advancing the country's legal framework.The Rajya Sabha also witnessed two adjournments. When the house reassembled at 12 noon after the first adjournment, the house gave a farewell to retiring members. After that opposition members started sloganeering over the Manipur violence issue. They were demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in the House over it. Members from Congress, TMC, DMK, Left, and others were in well. Amid the din, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar tried to run the Question Hour but in vain. Later he adjourned the house till 2 PM.
Earlier when the House met this morning, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue of the suspension of Mr. Chowdhury saying that he is a member of several Parliamentary Committees. He said the suspension will deprive him of discharging his duties as a member of the Committees. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs V. Muraleedharan objected to it saying the Congress leader is a member of Lok Sabha and the matter of other house should not be raised here. The House started giving farewell to nine retiring members. The Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the House highlighted their contribution. Meanwhile, BJP MP Kirori Lal Meena raised the issue of law and order situation in Rajasthan on which opposition members objected and started sloganeering. This led to the adjournment of the house till 12 Noon.